Test Cell Development Engineer - Mechanical Solutions & Design

Do you want to drive change? Do you have a can do attitude and enjoy teamwork? Would you like being a part in shaping the future of transportation technology? We are looking for a new team member to continue develop our world class, automotive laboratory for future sustainable drivelines and products within heavy duty trucks.


This is us, your new colleagues
Testing, Verification and Materials Technology (VT&MT) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of heavy duty drivelines testing (engine, transmission, electromobility and fuel cells/hydrogen) and materials technology laboratories. We work both local and global to deliver high quality results and expert functions within our areas of responsibility. We co-operate close with product owners, technology owners, certification and compliance as well as other functions. We have test facilities and laboratories where a mix of theory and practical work is necessary in order to deliver and develop within present and new technologies. VT&MT is a part of Powertrain Engineering, Group Trucks Technology (GTT) located in Gothenburg.


As a Development Engineer – Mechanical Solutions & Design and Load Units you will lead and deliver a variety of development activities, where creativity, quality and flexibility are of prime importance and keys to success. You will be the technical advisor in our development projects. You will work in tight cooperation with Volvo product development engineers, maintenance and operation engineers, project managers, suppliers and subcontractors.
You will act as a mentor on the technical equipment and methods used in the Lab and will support the teams with advice and educational courses.
You will balance your time between office work and work in the lab.


You will be part of the method and technical development team with different expertise areas (software, emissions, measurements, electronics, fluids, mechanical etc.).
All work together with one target: to develop world class facilities and methods.


Scope of your mission:
Create sustainable Solutions, Strategies & Methods within test cell mechanical solutions, systems, interfaces and design, auxiliary load units & measurement equipment aligned with future demands
Technical specifications, concepts and advisor for the projects related to engine, transmission, electro-mobility and fuel cells testing (understand the product project requirements, translate them into rig specifications, secure common standards and define technical solutions). You will also support the realization and commissioning of projects
Develop specialist knowledge within the field of:
Share your knowledge with the operational teams through advice and educational courses
Support the operational teams in advanced trouble shooting of major equipment and methods
Perform pre-studies, benchmarking and choose the best solutions in accordance to safety, quality, accuracy, reliability, maintainability by working in close cooperation with equipment suppliers and networking

Required qualifications:
M.Sc. (or similar experience/engineering degree) within Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering
Experience within the area of automotive testing activities would be appreciated: in product development, test engineer or lab development engineer
Hands on experience with measurement systems
Experience as team member in major projects: specifications, scheduling, budget, reporting, commissioning is a merit
Swedish and English proficiency (verbal and writing)
Holistic view and analytical ability to understand future testing demands, coordinate & synchronize testing demands into plans (test facility road map)
Business oriented person who enjoys working cross-functionally and building relationships on a local and global level
Flexible, positive mind-set and can-do attitude, with good communication skills. Solution-oriented and enjoys developing others and yourself

In this position you will be an important team player in a tight group and it is very important for us that you, in order to fill the shoes of the Lab Development Engineer, share our passion for high quality measurements and development. Personal qualities will weigh heavily in choosing the successful candidate.


We value the strength given by differences in background, knowledge, age, gender and nationality.


Looking forward to your application!


For further information, please contact:
Robert Aslan, Manager Method and Technical Development
Powertrain Engineering, Verification Testing and Materials Technology
Dept. BF63950, phone: +46 31 3225312